Creating dialog between newcomers and people working in the tech industry.

Who you are

You may be in school, thinking about getting into the industry, or struggling
with your first tech job. Perhaps you don’t have the opportunity to go to
university or college and you’re wondering if technology is a potential
career path. Perhaps you don’t identify with a lot of the people you see
in tech and you’re wondering if tech will be a rewarding space for you.

Who our volunteers are

We’re founders, designers, and engineers. Some of us work at large companies
and some at smaller, established companies. We won’t pretend to have answers
or advice for you, but we will try our hardest to relate, and share some
of our experiences. Like you, many of us took the traditional university route to the
tech industry, and many of us are self-taught.

How do you talk to someone?

We ask that you fill out a brief questionnaire. This let’s us learn about
you and prevents Out of Office Hours from being first-come first-served.
We recognize our privilege and would prefer to elevate voices that are
diverse around people of color, gender identity, sexuality, and class.

How does Out of Office Hours work?

Every month we update this site with a group of people volunteering to video
chat or meet you in person. We try to have a diverse selection of volunteers
because we believe there’s a place for everyone in tech. Having role models
you can relate to is important.

How do you volunteer?

Out of Office Hours exists because volunteers like you—thank you. We’re trying
this project for the first quarter of 2017. If you’d like to be part of a future
group, please get in touch below.